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Dutch Prosecutors Seize €100M From Former Owners of Illegal Online Casino

Dutch Prosecutors Seize €100M From Former Owners of Illegal Online Casino

On June 16th, the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) alongside the Public Prosecution Service raided properties belonging to the former owners of a high profile illegal online casino that operated in the Netherlands. The raids resulted in six arrests in various locations both in the Netherlands and abroad.

Slovakia Bans Twitch for Allowing the Streaming of Illegal Gambling Content

In an unprecedented move the Slovakian government has decided to ban Twitch after a streamer was accused of promoting illegal gambling. The ban comes following recent negative feedback from Twitch users across the globe claiming that the platform has done very little to prevent streamers from broadcasting illegal content to viewers of all ages.

Finnish National Betting Operator Veikkaus Confirms Online Gambling Loss Limits Are Now Permanent

Veikkaus, the state-owned national betting agency of Finland, has confirmed that temporary online gambling loss limits that were introduced at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic will be made permanent. The news follows a government decree that approved the rule changes.

Swedish Gambling Authority Appeals Reductions for Fines Issued to Genesis and AG Communications

The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has decided to lodge an appeal against the Court of Appeal's decision to reduce the fines issued to gambling operators Genesis Global and AG Communications. The court's decision would see the penalties reduced by more than half.

Single-Event Sports Betting in Canada Set to Become a Reality as Senate Passes Bill

Single-Event Sports Betting in Canada Set to Become a Reality as Senate Passes Bill

Canada's Senate voted to pass a bill that will allow the country's licensed sportsbook operators to offer single-event sports betting. The legislation was previously passed by the House of Commons on April 22nd and has now sailed through the Senate with no new amendments required.

New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Fixed-Odds Wagering on Horse Racing

New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Fixed-Odds Wagering on Horse Racing

Bill A4909 that legalizes fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in New Jersey has been approved by both houses and will now go to the desk of Governor Phil Murphy. Once the legislation is signed by the governor, Australian firm BetMakers could begin offering fixed odds betting on July 17th, the day that the $1,000,000 TVG.com Haskell Stakes takes place.

Mississippi Operators Post Sports Betting Handle of $36.1M for Month of May

Mississippi Operators Post Sports Betting Handle of $36.1M for Month of May

The Mississippi Gaming Commission's latest monthly revenue report shows that the state's licensed sportsbooks posted a sports betting handle of $36,125,895.57 for the month of May. This represents an 8.9% % increase from April's handle of $32,917,836.38 but is still well short of January’s record-breaking handle of $67,707,627.70.

Legal Sportsbetting Bill Passes In Canada enabling single-event betting on sporting events

Legal Sportsbetting Bill Passes In Canada enabling single-event betting on sporting events

Legal Sports betting Bill Passes In Canada enabling single-event betting on sporting events with all Canadian provinces

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Norway Introduces New Law Placing Tighter Restrictions on International Gambling Companies

Norway's government has introduced a new gambling law that will place tighter restrictions on international betting and gambling operators that offer unlicensed services in Norway.

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BoyleSports Looks to Increase UK Retail Presence with Potential Bid for William Hill Betting Shops

In a statement to the Sunday Independent, Irish bookmaker BoyleSports has revealed its interest in acquiring some or all of the remaining William Hill betting shops in the UK.

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14 Gambling Regulators Call for Reinstatement of EU Expert Group on Gambling

Gambling regulators from 14 EU Member States have written to the European Commission requesting that the Commission-mandated EU Expert Group on Gambling be reinstated. The decision to contact the European Commission was confirmed by René Jansen, Chairperson of the Dutch Gambling Authority in a webinar held by The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA).

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Pennsylvania Sports Betting Handle Drops by 6.7% to $447.4M for Month of May

The latest monthly revenue report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board shows that licensed sportsbooks in the state posted a sports betting handle of $447,465,027 for the month of May. This marks a 6.67% drop on April's handle of $479,411,021 while January's handle of $615,294,827 remains the highest handle of 2021.

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New Jersey Sports Betting Handle Climbs 8.1% to $814.2M for Month of May

According to the latest monthly revenue report released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the state’s licensed retail and online sportsbooks posted a combined handle of $814,270,654 for the month of May. The latest figures mark an 8.1% jump on April’s handle of $748M.

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Ohio Set for Legal Sports Betting in 2022 as Senate Passes Legislation

Following a last-minute overhaul of the legislation, Senators have voted by 30-2 to pass Senate Bill 176 that will see legal sports betting coming to Ohio in 2022. Once signed into law, the legislation will allow Ohio gamblers to place wagers on all sporting events both professional and collegiate.

Daily Schedule Finalized for World Series of Poker’s Return to Las Vegas in 2021

WSOP makes long-awaited return to Las Vegas following 29-month hiatus.

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